Department of Defence Awarded Contract for Uncrewed Surface Vessel to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution
Department of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedDepartment of Defence Awarded Contract for Uncrewed Surface Vessel to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution
Awarded 29 Jan 2026
Awarded29 Jan 2026
Value$190,733,464.78
SupplierSOLAR SAILOR ENGINEERING AND DISTRIBUTION PTY LTDABN 84 087 658 802
AgencyDepartment of Defence
StateN/A
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 4y 3mo5y term, 15% elapsed
Awarded 29 Jan 2026Expires 28 Jan 2031
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The Department of Defence awarded a contract to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution Pty Ltd for an uncrewed surface vessel, valued at AUD 190,733,464.78.
Source recordCN4224898
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